Tom Huddlestone believes he has finally put his injury torment behind him and is confident he can show his best form once again in the top-flight following his England recall.

Huddlestone has suffered a nightmare year after missing the majority of last season with an ankle injury which needed two operations to clear up the problem.

The 25-year-old looked to be heading out of the exit door at Tottenham during the summer on a season-long loan to Stoke, but the move fell through after he failed to convince the medical team he had made a full recovery.

Huddlestone refused to let that affect his career and has forced his way back into the first team under Andre Villas-Boas.

With Jonjo Shelvey pulling out of the England squad on Sunday night, Huddlestone was handed a shock call-up for Wednesday's friendly against Sweden, but he is determined to impress Roy Hodgson and hopes he can prove he is still one of the best midfielders in England.

Huddlestone said: "I think I have imposed myself a bit more in midfield. When you have been out for so long it's a case of feeling your way back in.

"The league can be punishing, you have to try to hit the ground running, but I'm gradually getting better and better with each game."